Job Summary
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the bookkeeping and accounting of a portfolio of clients, client liaising, sorting and filing of financial records, monthly accounting processing up to trail balance, monthly bank reconciliations, VAT reconciliations, VAT201 submissions, preparation of year-end schedules to support the preparation of annual financial statements as well as other administrative duties.
The candidate will have a minimum of 3 years bookkeeping and accounting experience, preferably in an accounting firm environment. Partial or completed articles would definitely be a positive, but not required as the client values the correct experience highly. A candidate with the intention of a long-term commitment would be viewed favourably.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform monthly bookkeeping up to trial balance, management accounts and payroll for clients.
- Preparing accounting work relating to annual financial statements.
- Responsible for calculating VAT, PAYE and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis.
- Maintain excellent client relationships.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12.
- Diploma/Certificate in Accounting will be an advantage.
- Experience is more important than qualification.
- Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, Pastel, Sage and Xero).
- Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a bookkeeper or accountant.
- Must have experience in VAT, PAYE and Income tax.
- Liaising with SARS.
Competencies required:
- Must have a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Must have strong methodical and analytical skills.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to work well under pressure.
- Must have excellent planning and organising skills.
Remuneration:
- R16,000 to R22,000 pm, depending on experience.
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